Complete information on all known upcoming releases of theatre related audio and video recordings can be found on our Upcoming Releases page. Recordings released last week and earlier can be viewed here.

The Woo: A Latin Jazz Suite for Soprano Saxophone(Peter MacDonough - new on CD)A re-write of the soundtrack to The Wizard of Oz in Afro-Cuban and Afro-Brazilian rhythms for soprano saxophone. Featuring Jovino Santos Neto, Mark Levine, Michael Spiro, David Belove and Paul van Wagenegan. Arrangements by Peter MacDonough, Jovino Santos Neto and David Belove. Released November 2010. CD, mp3 and clips available at CD Baby. See our review of this recording.

Building the Successful Theater Company (Second Edition) (Allworth Press - Paperback Book)By Lisa Mulcahy. New edition takes readers even deeper into the world of theatrical production, examining in great depth the financial realities of establishing--and maintaining--a successful organization. Updated to include more theater company profiles with expert advice to better reveal the pitfalls, passions, and practicalities of the theater industry ... from finding a performance space, to creating a first season, to promoting a company and production, to designing a long-term plan. Chapters include developing business and budget plans, rehearsing, attracting attention with publicity and word-of-mouth, adapting to growth, and more. No other book contains the unique insights and sound advice found in this indispensable reference.

West Side Story: Cultural Perspectives on an American Musical(Scarecrow Press - Hardcover Book)By Elizabeth A. Wells. A major scholarly study of the famous American musical, viewing the work from cultural, historical, and musical perspectives. From the 'mambo craze' of the 1950s to the work's ongoing permeation of popular culture, Wells looks at the myriad ways in which this canonic musical reflects and refracts American culture. Drawing on primary documentary sources, oral history, including interviews with members of the original creative team such as Stephen Sondheim and Arthur Laurents and early sketch material, Wells explores the creation and dissemination of West Side Story to diverse audiences. Illustrated with images and musical examples and complete with factual appendixes like a chronological timeline, discography, and cast and crew list. Released 12/16/10.

Les Miserables - 25th Anniversary(Universal - new on DVD/Blu-Ray)U.S. release of special performance shown on screens across the world on October 3, from London's O2 Arena. Cast Alfie Boe as Jean Valjean, Nick Jonas as Marius, Norm Lewis as Javert, Matt Lucas as Thenardier, Lea Salonga as Fantine, Jenny Galloway as Madame Thenardier, Ramin Karimloo as Enjolras, Camilla Kerslake as Cosette and Samantha Barks as Eponine. Previously available on Region 2 at Amazon UK and Dress Circle.

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown(Ghostlight - new on CD)OBC cast recording of musical based on the film by Pedro Almodóvar, with book by Jeffrey Lane, music and lyrics by David Yazbek. de'Adre Aziza, Laura Benanti, Danny Burstein, Justin Guarini, Nikka Graff Lanzarone, Patti LuPone, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Mary Beth Peil and Sherie Rene Scott. To be recorded January 17 for a spring release. Produced by David Yazbek and Dean Sharenow with Kurt Deutsch serving as Executive Producer.